Gonzales, CA

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency hold a joint regular meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers, 117 Fourth Street. The main substantive item is a consent-agenda proclamation declaring a local emergency due to statewide winter storm "El Niño." The rest of the agenda is largely ceremonial and procedural: three proclamations/resolutions of recognition, meeting minutes, accounts payable warrants, youth council updates, and committee reports. No public hearings, contracts, or rezonings appear on this agenda.

• Consent item 6.3: Proclamation No. 2026-13 declaring a local emergency due to statewide winter storm "El Niño"
• Consent item 6.2: Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #54443-54516
• Consent item 6.1: Approve Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting Minutes of September 21, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-64 recognizing the Fanoe Family for longstanding contributions to Gonzales
• Proclamations No. 2026-11 (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month) and No. 2026-12 (National 4-H Week, October 4-10, 2026)

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint regular meeting with routine consent items, including approval of minutes, warrants, and department reports. The main substantive action is a resolution supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026. The council will also consider accepting a public alley dedication and appointing a voting delegate for a conference.

• Resolution No. 2026-62 supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-63 accepting Parcel C, a public alley dedication, as part of a parcel map
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #54384-54442
• Approve minutes of September 8, 2026 meeting
• Consider appointment of voting delegate for League of California Cities Conference

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint regular meeting with presentations, public comment, and a consent agenda. Key items include a resolution supporting Proposition 1, the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026, and accepting a public alley dedication. The council will also appoint a voting delegate for a League of California Cities conference and receive department reports.

• Resolution No. 2026-62 supporting Proposition 1, Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-63 accepting Parcel C, a public alley dedication (Bassetti Urban Lot Split)
• Approve accounts payable warrants #54384-54442
• Approve minutes of September 8, 2026 meeting
• Appointment of voting delegate for League of California Cities Conference

Planning Commission

The Gonzales Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for September 14, 2026, is cancelled because no business or hearings were set and a quorum will not be present. The agenda notice was posted by September 11 at City Hall, Council Chambers, and on the city's website.

• Meeting cancellation notice
• No business or hearings scheduled
• Quorum will not be present

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The City Council will discuss adopting the Vision Zero Action Plan for the City of Gonzales. The meeting also includes several consent agenda items regarding salary plans, employee benefits, and a police association memorandum of understanding.

• Adoption of the Vision Zero Action Plan
• Purchase of a trailer mounted trash pump for $58,130.14
• MOU with the Gonzales Police Officers Association for 2026-2027
• Amendments to the Gonzales Salary Classification Plans
• Establishment of employee benefit levels for 2026-2027

City Council/Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to adopt the Vision Zero Action Plan, which aims to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and severe injuries. The council will also vote on routine items including salary plan amendments, a police union labor agreement, and the purchase of a $58,130.14 wastewater treatment plant pump.

• Adopt Vision Zero Action Plan for traffic safety
• Amend salary classification plans for fiscal years 2022–2026
• Approve MOU with Gonzales Police Officers Association for July 2026–June 2027
• Purchase $58,130.14 trash pump for Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant from Thompson Pump via Sourcewell
• Declare September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will hold public hearings on renewing the police department's military equipment policy and confirming annual assessments for several benefit and maintenance districts. They will also consider a legal services contract for contamination claims, a funding agreement with TAMC, and discuss term limits and surplus land. The consent agenda includes routine approvals and reports, and the meeting ends with a closed session for the city manager's evaluation.

• Resolution 2026-41: Renew military equipment policy (AB 481 report)
• Resolutions 2026-42 to 2026-49: Levy annual assessments for California Breeze, Canyon Creek, Industrial Park, Cipriani Estates districts
• Resolution 2026-40: Legal services contract with Grossman Kelly PLLC for contamination claims
• Resolution 2026-38: Master funding agreement with TAMC (2026-2029)
• Resolution 2026-39: Canvass of June 2, 2026 primary election results

Joint City Council/Successor Agency/Successor Housing Agency/GEA/GMEU Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and affiliated boards will hold a joint meeting to adopt the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and the successor agency budget, approve a property tax transfer for the 771-acre Vista Lucia annexation, and consider several resolutions and routine reports. The agenda also includes a closed session to discuss pending litigation in Duran v. City of Gonzales.

• Resolution No. 2026-53: Adopt FY 2026-2027 operating budget
• Resolution No. SA-2026-03: Adopt Successor Agency budget for FY 2026-2027
• Resolution No. 2026-50: Approve property tax transfer for Vista Lucia annexation (771 acres)
• Resolution No. 2026-51: Certify compliance with state law on taxes and fees
• Resolution No. 2026-52: Set appropriations subject to limit for FY 2026-2027

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a regular meeting with closed sessions on the city manager's performance evaluation, labor negotiations with several employee groups, and two pending lawsuits. The open session includes introducing a new finance manager, approving accounts payable warrants, and honoring Council Member Lorraine Worthy with a proclamation.

• Closed session: City Manager performance evaluation (Gov. Code § 54957)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with police, fire, and other employee groups
• Closed session: litigation claims — Jose Guzman Perez and Duran v. City of Gonzales
• Introduction of new Finance Manager
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #54132-54213

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales Planning Commission will vote to extend the Conditional Use Permit for the Gonzales Cooler Development Project on Gloria Road by two years, until August 20, 2028. The agenda includes a staff report on the annexation and use permit for the agricultural cooler. The meeting also includes routine approval of previous minutes and public comment periods.

• Adoption of Resolution No. PC2026-01 extending Conditional Use Permit PL2023-02 for the Gonzales Cooler Development Project to August 20, 2028
• Review of staff report for the Gloria Road Agricultural Cooler Annexation and Use Permit Project
• Approval of Planning Commission minutes from January 26, 2026

Measure K Oversight Committee Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider approving Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03, which recommends a prioritized list of services and programs to be funded with Measure K tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including specific funding allocations. The committee will also consider an appointment to fill a vacancy. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Consider Approval of Resolution No. MKOC 2026-03 recommending the prioritized list of programs and funding allocations for FY 2026-2027 Measure K tax proceeds
• Consider appointment to the Measure K Oversight Committee (current members listed: Vice Chair Scott Funk, Committee Members Jennifer Ortega Uribe, Erin Askew, Chairperson Lorraine Worthy)
• Approve April 29, 2026 meeting minutes (consent agenda)

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council will consider adopting the police department's annual AB 481 report on military equipment use, approve a fiscal year 2026-2027 fee schedule, and hold a public hearing on city workforce vacancies and retention efforts. Consent items include calling a November 2026 general municipal election, adopting Measure K spending priorities, establishing an on-call consultant list, and approving engineer reports for assessment districts.

• Gonzales Police Department AB 481 Annual Report 2025-2026
• Resolution No. 2026-24 establishing cost-for-services fee schedule for FY 2026-2027
• Public hearing on vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts
• Resolution No. 2026-22 calling a general municipal election for November 3, 2026
• Resolution No. 2026-23 adopting Measure K oversight committee's recommended spending list for FY 2026-2027

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider a resolution to approve interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and continue the budget through August 31, 2026. They will also hear presentations on youth council proclamations and a fee schedule continuance. The meeting includes consent items such as warrants and agreements with NHA Advisors and the Boys and Girls Club.

• Resolution No. 2026-26: Interim funding for FY 2026-2027 and budget continuance until August 31, 2026
• Continuation of FY 2026-2027 Cost for Services Fee Schedule (item 7.1)
• Proclamations recognizing Youth Commissioners Shelby Anderson and Ricardo Rodriguez Perez, and Gonzales Youth Council's 10-Year Anniversary
• Resolution No. 2026-25: Agreement with NHA Advisors, LLC for independent financial advisory services
• Resolution No. 2026-27: MOU with Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County for program services at the Teen Center

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

The May 11, 2026 Regular Planning Commission meeting is cancelled because no business or hearings were set and a quorum will not be present. The agenda consists solely of this cancellation notice.

Joint City Council/Successor Agency Meeting

The Gonzales City Council/Successor Agency will consider Resolution 2026-21, which designates specific street reconstruction projects (Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and Fifth Street slurry seal) as the city's priority for FY 2026-2027 SB 1 funding. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants, department activity reports, fireworks sales permits, a pavement management agreement with TAMC, and an electronic signature policy. The meeting also features proclamations for National Public Works Week and recognizing Mayor Pro Tem Liz Silva as Ag Woman of the Year.

• Resolution 2026-21: Designating reconstruction of Alta Minor Street, Fourth Street, Rincon Road, and slurry seal on Fifth Street as priority project for SB 1 funding
• Resolution 2026-19: Approving Pavement Management Program Update 2025 Reimbursement Agreement with TAMC
• Resolution 2026-20: Approving an Electronic Signature Policy
• Fireworks Sales Permits 2026
• Approve Accounts Payable Warrants #53835-53895

Measure K Oversight Committee Meeting

The Measure K Oversight Committee will consider a resolution recommending how to allocate approximately $810,000 in transaction and use tax proceeds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The proposed priorities include funding debt service for the Community Pool renovation, youth programs, and after-school activities. The committee is expected to vote on the resolution after public comment and discussion.

• Projected Measure K revenue of about $810,000 for FY 2026-2027
• $130,000 to fund debt service for Community Pool renovation
• $95,000 for Youth Services/Development including GY21CSI and Community Center programming
• $80,000 for After School 'Kid-Power' Program
• $70,000 for Gonzales Day Camp

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss potential regulations on encampments on public property and a report on forming parking districts. They will also consider consent items including approval of a $250,000 easement for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project and receive a retail market assessment presentation. The meeting includes introduction of new Youth Council members and various department activity reports.

• Possible new regulations concerning encampments on public property (discussion, no action)
• Report on parking district formation (discussion, direction to staff)
• Approval of Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents and right-of-entry agreements for Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project up to $250,000
• Introduction of Gonzales Youth Council members
• Retail Market Assessment presentation by Kosmont Companies

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project at up to $250,000. The council also directed staff to draft regulations on encampments on public property, and to prepare a framework for a parking district workshop. Public comments addressed concerns about bus service changes, tax measures, and enforcement issues.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-63 authorizing easement documents for the Industrial Wastewater Pipeline Project (up to $250,000) as part of consent agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 5-13 (minutes, warrants, reports) unanimously (5-0)
• Directed staff to draft new regulations on encampments on public property, using King City and Fresno ordinances as models
• Directed staff to create a framework for a residential parking district workshop

City Council - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt Ordinance No. 2020-127 amending storm water quality management and discharge control. They will also receive a COVID-19 update and consider a letter to Governor Newsom requesting vaccination prioritization for essential farmworkers. The meeting includes canvassing the November 3 general municipal election results, administering oaths of office, and approving routine consent items.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2020-127 (storm water quality management)
• Consider letter to Governor Newsom prioritizing farmworkers for COVID-19 vaccine
• Approve Resolution No. 2020-65 canvassing November 3 election results
• Administer oaths to Jose L. Rios and Scott Funk
• Approve Amendment No. 1 to agreement with Chualar Unified School District for HotSpot loan program extension through June 2021

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items, certified the November 3 election results, and administered oaths of office to Mayor Jose L. Rios and Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk. The Council adopted Ordinance 2020-127 amending storm water quality management, approved resolutions and an agreement to implement a local transaction and use tax, and sent a letter to the Governor on COVID-19. A proclamation for outgoing Mayor Orozco was moved to the January 4, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Consent Agenda No. 1 (meeting minutes, warrants, HotSpot loan amendment, AB 1600 impact fee report, treasurer report) (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda No. 2 (Resolutions 2020-66, 2020-67, and HdL agreement for local tax implementation) (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2020-65 certifying November 3, 2020 election results (4-0)
• Administered Oaths of Allegiance to Mayor Jose L. Rios and Mayor Pro Tem Scott Funk
• Adopted Ordinance 2020-127 amending City Code Title 10, Chapter 10.28 on storm water quality management (5-0)
• Approved letter to Governor Newsom regarding COVID-19 (5-0)
• Moved proclamation recognizing Maria Orozco to January 4, 2021 meeting

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a joint meeting to consider routine consent items and receive presentations on the Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and a separated bike lane pilot project on a portion of Fifth Street, as well as the Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan. Public comment will be taken, and council may provide direction on both items.

• Certificates of Recognition to Community Health Workers from Senator Caballero's office
• Consent agenda includes approval of minutes, accounts payable warrants #48267-48352, and department activity reports
• Consider Resolution 2023-13 ratifying a local emergency due to statewide winter storms/atmospheric river
• Salinas Valley Safe Routes to School Plan and proposed separated bike lane pilot project on a portion of Fifth Street
• Presentation of Draft Fiscal Year 2024 Gonzales Implementation Action Plan

Planning Commission - Regular Meeting - Canceled

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will discuss renaming Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way and receive a presentation on the Community Center Complex project timeline, community engagement, and preliminary financing plan. The consent agenda includes approval of accounts payable warrants and an extension of the consulting agreement with economic development consultant Angel Johnstone through June 30, 2024. The council will also receive an update on COVID-19.

• Discussion on renaming Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way
• Extension of consulting services agreement with Angel Johnstone through June 30, 2024
• Presentation on Community Center Complex project timeline, community engagement, and preliminary financing plan
• Approval of City accounts payable warrants #44221-44272
• Approval of Successor Agency warrants #1464-1466

The City Council decided to withdraw the proposal to rename Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way after hearing public opposition. The Council received presentations on the Community Center Complex project and COVID-19 updates, and approved several consent agenda items.

• Withdrew request to rename Elko Street to Andy Matsui Way
• Received presentation on Community Center Complex project
• Received update on COVID-19
• Approved Joint City Council and Gonzales Electric Authority minutes
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #44221-44272
• Approved Successor Agency Warrants #1464-1466
• Approved extension to consulting services agreement with Angel Johnstone
• Youth Commission reported on mental health infographics and community support

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The council will vote on a one-year contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing services not to exceed $65,000. Presentations include updates on the Soledad Education Center by Hartnell College and a school update from Superintendent Yvette Irving. Consent items include a letter supporting the federal Microgrid Act. The council will also receive a COVID-19 update.

• Consider approval of contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing services up to $65,000
• Consider letter supporting the Microgrid Act by Congressman Jimmy Panetta
• Presentation on Soledad Education Center by Hartnell College
• School update by Superintendent Yvette Irving
• Update on COVID-19

The City Council approved a contract for grant writing services and unanimously supported federal Microgrid Act legislation. The meeting also included presentations on a new education center and a COVID-19 update.

• Approved March 15, 2021 Joint Council minutes [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #44583-44656 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved Successor Agency Warrants #1472-1474 [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved contract with California Strategies, LLC for grant writing [UNANIMOUS]
• Approved letter of support for Microgrid Act legislation [UNANIMOUS]

City Council - Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Planning Commission will hold a joint workshop to review the Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and annexation. The meeting includes a staff report, public comment, and discussion, but no formal action is expected. They will also approve the minutes from the prior workshop held on April 12, 2021.

• Review of Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and potential annexation
• Approval of joint workshop minutes from April 12, 2021

The City Council accepted the April 12, 2021 workshop minutes unanimously. The Council discussed the Administrative Draft Vista Lucia Specific Plan and Annexation, which will move into the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) phase. No final decisions were made.

• Accepted April 12, 2021 workshop minutes (5-0)
• Accepted April 12, 2021 workshop minutes (4-0)
• Vista Lucia Specific Plan to enter EIR phase
• Vista Lucia Specific Plan to undergo 45-day public review

City Council - Joint City Council and Gonzales Successor Agency

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider consent items including approval of accounts payable, meeting minutes, a youth development consulting contract, and a lease for the former medical clinic. Regular agenda items include appointing a new planning commissioner, reappointing two others, approving a professional services contract for the Community Center Complex project, purchasing a fire engine for $30,000, and hiring two seasonal firefighters.

• Approve resolution authorizing a $48,000 consulting agreement with Michelle Slade/C4 Consulting for youth development and leadership
• Approve a 5-year lease with Gonzales Medical Center, Inc. at $500/month for the former Gonzales Medical Clinic property
• Consider purchase of a 2006 KME Type 1 fire engine from Monterey County Regional Fire District for up to $30,000
• Authorize hiring two additional seasonal/limited-term firefighters at a cost not to exceed $82,000 over two fiscal years
• Approve a professional services contract with Swinerton Consulting for program and construction management on the Community Center Complex project (funding $75,000 total)

The City Council unanimously approved a professional services contract with Swinerton Consulting for program and construction management on the Community Center Complex project. The council also approved appointments to the Planning Commission and Measure K Oversight Committee, a used fire engine purchase, seasonal firefighters, and a memorandum of agreement with Monterey County for an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District. Two items were tabled: a youth development services contract and a lease for the former medical clinic.

• Approved Swinerton Consulting contract for Community Center Complex project (4-0)
• Approved MOA with Monterey County for Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (4-0)
• Approved purchase of used fire engine up to $30,000 (4-0)
• Approved seasonal firefighters (4-0)
• Approved Planning Commission appointments and reappointments (4-0)
• Approved Measure K Oversight Committee appointments (4-0)
• Tabled $48,000 youth development services contract (4-0)
• Tabled lease with Gonzales Medical Center at $500/month (4-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-139 to establish by-district elections. They will also consider a grant application to extend city water and sewer service to Alpine Camp, approve Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Programs, and conduct a rate study workshop. Consent items include a five-year contract with Axon Enterprises for Taser equipment at $7,800 per year, a property tax transfer for the Gloria Road agricultural cooler annexation (48.97 acres), and an $81,600 emergency pool heater replacement.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-139 establishing by-district elections
• Grant application to State Water Resources Control Board for water/sewer extension to Alpine Camp
• Approval of Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Programs
• Water and Sewer Rate Study Workshop for feedback
• Consent: Axon Enterprises Taser contract ($7,800/yr for 5 years); property tax transfer for Gloria Road annexation (48.97 acres); pool heater replacement ($81,600)

The City Council approved a resolution to implement by-district elections, approved water and sewer capital improvement programs, and authorized a grant application for water and sewer service to Alpine Camp. The council also approved several contracts and agreements, including a property tax transfer for a road project and a contract for Taser equipment.

• Approved by-district elections ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved water and sewer capital improvement programs (unanimous)
• Approved SWRCB grant for Alpine Camp water/sewer service (4-0)
• Approved property tax transfer for Gloria Road cooler (unanimous)
• Approved Taser equipment contract with Axon Enterprises (unanimous)
• Approved bond counsel services for Community Center Complex (unanimous)
• Approved transportation agency funding agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled community pool heater replacement item (unanimous)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

The Gonzales City Council and Successor Agency will consider authorizing two agreements totaling $250,000 for wastewater system expansion: $200,000 for program management with MNS Engineers and $50,000 for technical services with Psomas. The council will also introduce an ordinance amending taxicab regulations and consider appointments to the Measure K Oversight Committee. Routine consent items include approval of minutes, warrants, and department reports.

• Authorize $200,000 Task Order 1 with MNS Engineers for program management services to support wastewater system expansion
• Authorize $50,000 Task Order 1 with Psomas for technical services related to wastewater system expansion
• Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-142 amending Chapter 4.56 (Taxicabs) of the Gonzales City Code
• Consider Resolution No. 2024-08 appointing a public citizen to the Measure K Oversight Committee
• Approve Amendment #4 to consulting agreement with EMC Planning Group for Vista Lucia Specific Plan EIR

The Gonzales City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items including minutes, warrants, department reports, and an appointment to the Measure K oversight committee. The Council also approved two contracts totaling $250,000 to support the expansion of the wastewater system (MNS Engineers for program management and Psomas for technical services). Additionally, they introduced an ordinance to amend taxicab regulations, allowing alternative transportation services, and waived its first reading.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, warrants, reports, and Resolution 2024-08 for Measure K committee appointment (5-0)
• Approved $200,000 master services agreement with MNS Engineers for wastewater system program management (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 master services agreement with Psomas for wastewater system technical services (5-0)
• Introduced and waived first reading of Ordinance 2024-142 amending taxicab regulations (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

The joint City Council and Successor Agency will hold a public hearing to raise the bidding threshold for supplies from $5,000 to $50,000, consider awarding an $8.5 million construction contract for an industrial wastewater pipeline, and designate resurfacing of the 100 and 200 blocks of Fourth Street as a priority project. The agenda also includes updates to the Emergency Operations Plan and a proclamation for Community Beautification Month.

• Award construction contract to Sierra Construction & Excavation, Inc. for Industrial Wastewater Pipeline, $8,500,000 plus $889,825 contingency
• Authorize Task Order #2 with Dudek Consulting for design support, $292,664 plus $38,174 contingency
• Authorize Task Order #2 with MNS Engineers for construction management, $750,000 plus $57,244 contingency
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2024-146 increasing bidding threshold from $5,000 to $50,000
• Adopt Resolution No. 2024-54 designating Fourth Street resurfacing as priority project for SB 1 funds

The City Council approved a construction contract for an industrial wastewater pipeline and designated Fourth Street resurfacing as a priority project. The Council also adopted an ordinance raising the bidding threshold for supplies and equipment.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-56 for Fourth Street resurfacing (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-146 raising bidding threshold to $50,000 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-55 for industrial wastewater pipeline contract (4-0)
• Approved Proclamation No. 2024-06 for Community Beautification Month (4-0)
• Approved August 19, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved City Accounts Payable Warrants #50648-50686 (4-0)

City Council - 2nd Meeting of the Month

This joint meeting of the Gonzales City Council, Successor Agency, and Planning Commission will receive the 2022 Draft General Plan Annual Progress Report and provide direction on strategies for the 2023 Housing Element to address state housing requirements. The Council will also consider approving an encroachment permit for Valdez Auto Sales to use Alta Street right-of-way for vehicle display, and receive a progress report on the Community Center Complex Project. Closed session will discuss pending litigation (claims of Doughty and McCormick).

• Receive 2022 Draft General Plan Annual Progress Report; provide comments and direction
• Provide direction to staff and consultants on strategies for the 2023 Housing Element
• Consider approval of encroachment permit for Valdez Auto Sales to use portion of Alta Street right-of-way for vehicle display; cost determination
• Authorize City Manager to execute MOU with County of Monterey’s Assessor Office to receive parcel records for GIS program
• Progress report on Community Center Complex Project; receive feedback

The joint meeting with the Planning Commission received updates on the General Plan annual report and Housing Element Strategy but took no formal action. The regular council meeting unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included authorizing an MOU with the County Assessor for parcel records, and approved warrants and minutes. In closed session, the council voted unanimously to reject two claims (Doughty and McCormick). Additionally, the council directed staff to refine the Community Center Complex design and return with options.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously (including MOU with County Assessor, warrants, minutes)
• Rejected claim of Doughty (unanimous, closed session)
• Rejected claim of McCormick (unanimous, closed session)
• Directed staff to work with contractor and return with revised Community Center Complex plans (consensus, no formal vote)

Measure K Temporary Use Tax Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting - Canceled